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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to complete an engineering project brief, including the analysis and design of simple steel structures from first principles, using appropriate design aids.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU21135 Produce an engineering design for a steel structure

Element:

1. Identify steel structure to be designed

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OH&S and environmental requirements for a given work area are obtained and understood.1.2 Established OH&S requirements and risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation of the work area.1.3 Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel.1.4 The design is identified from documentation, work requests or discussions with appropriate personnel.1.5 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved at the work site.1.6 Resources and equipment needed for the task are obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.

Element:

2. Plan design approach

Performance Criteria:

2.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed.2.2 Documentation relating to design project is collected and analysed.2.3 Design references and equipment are available to complete the design, to conform with relevant Australian and/or local standards or regulations, in accordance with enterprise procedures.3. Complete the design

Element:

3. Complete the design

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed.3.2 The design is completed to conform with relevant Australian and/or local standards or regulations, in accordance with enterprise procedures.3.3 Design references and equipment are used according to relevant Australian standards, manufacturer’s manuals and enterprise procedures.3.4 Results are recorded, analysed, examined and applied according to enterprise procedures.3.5 Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate personnel, job specifications and enterprise procedures.3.6 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.

Element:

4. Compile, document and present results

Performance Criteria:

4.1 OH&S requirements for completing the work are followed.4.2 Design references and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with enterprise procedures.4.3 Results are recorded, analysed and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with enterprise procedures.4.4 Results are stored and archived according to enterprise procedures.

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability. EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information. EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

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Overview of Assessment

Assessments are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks:

Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element

2

Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element

3

Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element

Other Information

• Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities. The estimated time is minimum 20 hours outside the class time.

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

Relevant • Current • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

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